Procurement Specialist - (Duluth, MN)

Full Time Position with St Louis County, Duluth MN. The full compensation range, including longevity pay, is $20.96 - $29.07 per hour. Responsible technical work procuring the supplies, materials, equipment and services required by County departments, and assisting in development and maintenance of a coordinated system of purchasing. Distinguishing Features of Work: An employee in this class is responsible for performing increasingly complex duties involved in conducting the research, analysis and comparison of products and costs as required for the economical purchase of goods and services for requisitioning departments. The work involves identifying suitable items for purchase, obtaining pertinent details from supply sources, and processing purchase transactions. The duties are performed in conformance with prescribed procedures, and transactions not covered by precedent or policies are referred to a higher authority. The work is performed under direction of designated lead or supervisory staff.